There were no speakers.
MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Arriaga and seconded by Vice Chair Davis to approve the May 12, 2014 Water Utility Commission minutes.
MOTION carried, 5-0.
Mr. Mitch Basefsky of the Central Arizona Project gave a presentation regarding the Colorado River Near-Term Shortages and Long-Term Challenges.
A discussion occurred regarding Lake Mead releases and storage facilities for unused water and Lake Havasu limited storage capability.
Mr. Saletta mentioned several steps Oro Valley was taking from a water resource management stand point. He mentioned that Oro Valley stores its water at various underground storage facilities in the Tucson Active Management Area.
Chair Milkey requested some feedback from the Commission regarding the cancellation of the July and August meetings. He mentioned that it gives the subcommittees a better opportunity to meet during that time.
MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Arriaga and seconded by Commissioner Campbell cancel the July 14, 2014 and August 11, 2014 Water Utility Commission meetings.
MOTION carried, 5-0.
Councilmember Hornat reported on:
-6/04 T.C. Meeting: Agenda Item: Potential restoration of the Procter/Leiber House at Steam Pump Ranch and financing options.
-Upcoming meeting: -Standard Plat & Zoning approvals -Town Council Code of Conduct
Chair Milkey reported the subcommittee did not meet but will meet in July to discuss the schedule for the next Water Rates Analysis Study. In July the subcommittee plans to work on the Water Rates Analysis Study and review the Cash Reserve Policy. Tentative date: July 10th Time: 10 a.m. Attendees: Commissioner Milkey, Commissioner Verlaque and Commissioner Shapiro. Other attendees: Finance Director, Stacey Lemos.
Commissioner Davis reported that the subcommittee met twice in June and reported on several discussion items.
-Research funding for water conservation projects -Public education through O.V. Water Utility website, social media Facebook, Twitter etc. Staff will contact M. Nowak and L. Gallardo, Communications Department
-Develop U-tube videos on how to read your meter and leak detection.
Commissioner Verlaque suggested having HOA board representatives attend several subcommittee meetings to discuss irrigation methods and conservation ideas for turf areas.
Commission Arriaga reported there was no meeting.
Ms. Seng reported the following:
Actual Metered Connections as of 5/31/14: FY 13-14: 18,946
Actual New Meter Installations for FY 13:14: 134 Month: 10
Actual EDU's as of 5/31/14: 326 Month: 17
Meter Replacements as of 5/31/14: FY 13-14: 1,802 Current: 560
Water Audits as of 5/31/14: FY 13-14: 126 Month: 6
Mr. Jacklitch reported the following:
-CAP Interconnect Northern & Hardy will be completed at the end of June
-Deliveries of 100 a/f CAP water to Countryside service area have begun
-Security wall for Countryside Well CS2 is 90% complete
-Reclaim Production Facility: Rebuilding retention basin and installing a new chlorine delivery system. Completion: End of June
-Naranja Park Reclaim main is 75% complete -Final design of 12 inch main replacement in the Countryside service area. Construction will begin next fiscal year.
Mr Jacklitch provided the following information in David Ruiz absence.
-Total Annual Water Production Report
-2013-14 Monthly Production Report
-Precipitation & Storage Average - May 2014
-Yearly Volume Pumped - Reclaimed Water System
-2013-14 Monthly Reclaimed Water Deliveries
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Colorado River Streamflow and Snow Reports |
Mr. Saletta reviewed the following:
-Colorado Streamflow Report - May 2014
-Colorado River Water Supply Report Total System Content - May 22, 2014
-Colorado Snow Water Equivalent - June 6, 2014
6/18: Town Council meeting Agenda item: National League of City Water Service Line Warranty program
7/02: Town Council meeting
9/03: Town Council meeting
9/08: WUC meeting